Eid al-Fitr in Kuwait will fall on Monday, May 2nd 2022. The Eid al-Fitr vacation in Kuwait will take place from Sunday, May 1st to Thursday, May 5.
The celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which follows Ramadan, usually takes place over three days. After a month of abstaining from food, drink, smoking and conjugal relations from dawn to sunset, Muslims celebrate with congregational prayer, charity and joyful social exchanges.
What is Eid?
In its purest sense, the Arabic word ‘Eid’ refers to something that returns and is repeated. It is also known as a celebration. The Eids are unique festivals when Muslims celebrate their spiritual progress with worship, charity, socialisation and festivity. Throughout the Eid, the people will dress in their finest clothes and families will exchange visits and entertain children with outings and monetary gifts.
There are two Eids during the year and they constitute major holidays in Kuwait. The celebration of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adhaa, which follows the pilgrimage season, are both celebrated in the similar fashion.
Source: adapted from the brochure published by Aware Center, 2022. www.aware.com.kw
We had a lovely lunch at the Indian lunch at Saravana Bhavan on the 31st of March, just before the start of the Ramadan. Thank you for everyone who attended, it was nice to catch up and share delicious food!
Our menu:
Welcome Drink
Sambar Vada
Mini Ghee Idly
Mini Uthappam (or) Mini Masala Dosa
Sambar
2 chutney
Poori Channa
Rava Kesari
Filter Coffee
If you wish to visit on your own , the address is: 6th Floor, Anfal Complex, Block 7، Salem Al Mubarak St, Salmiya
It was Wednesday 23rd of March 2022, the weather was just perfect for the outdoor activities, and we had a lovely walk in Al Shaheed park, the largest urban park-monument in Kuwait. If you wish to visit this park on your own, it is possible. The entry is free, there is a free underground parking and a lot of cafes inside the park. The illumination is remarkable in the evening time, with a lot of trees and fountains been lightened up. But it is also pleasant in the morning hours with singing birds and no crowd. Besides that it is also perfect for an exercise (jogging).
Please note that bikes and scooters (also for kids), are not allowed there. Also no bbq or picnic.
